Mbulelo Sithole said, “She was feared by fly by night leaders and stood her ground . Never went to exile faced the enemy with her mouth and finished it. Her comrades sold her for political power and muzzled her.”

Edith Imelda Baronese added, “Her passion for social upliftment and justice, especially the poor and vulnerable.”

Mpume Mtshali commented: “She was beautiful, her dress code and her courage was amazing, to be left by yr husband. Raising kids bt still fighting for freedom.Sifunde okunengi kuye. Akukho soka lingena sici.”

Hilton Du Preez added, “The way she pulled her face when Manny(mandela) told her to bugger off and go have a stompie.”

However, the response was extremely positive for the most part.

Adelaide Dickson said, “I like her direct approach, her fearlessness: no matter who you are. She stood for what she believed in and stood her ground, no matter what price she was going to pay for it she was steadfast in her convictions.”

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